Synonyms for Paragon (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal):
apotheosis, ideal, nonesuch, nonpareil, saint, nonsuch
WordNet sense 2 (an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept):
idol, perfection, beau ideal
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